# Raw Eco-Focused Sneakers The Converse Renew Chuck Taylor All-Star ’70 Has a Vintage Feel By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-renew-chuck-taylor-allstar-70 References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/style/converse-renew-chuck-taylor-all-star-70/) & [asphaltgold](https://www.asphaltgold.com/en/product/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-70-hi-egret-natural-egret/) The [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-flannel-chuck-70) Renew Chuck Taylor All-Star ’70 sneakers are a distinctly rustic version of the [iconic casual footwear style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) that's focused on delivering comfort and style that doesn't come at the expense of the planet. The sneakers are crafted using undyed scraps of raw cotton canvas from the brand's factory that has been used instead of its processed alternative to give the sneakers a decidedly more rustic look. The sneakers feature raw edges that further enhance the laid-back design of the shoe, while also featuring zero leather in their construction. The Converse Renew Chuck Taylor All-Star ’70 sneakers are finished with rubber outsoles that are partially made with [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix) and are intended to get better with wear thanks to their unfinished look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Raw Eco-focused Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to focus on using undyed scraps and raw canvas to create eco-conscious fashion items. - **Zero-leather Fashion:** Potential for companies to create sustainable fashion options by eliminating leather from their production process. - **Sustainable Footwear:** Growing trend of using recycled materials to create comfortable and stylish footwear that is environmentally friendly. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers and brands can create sustainable and environmentally friendly clothing and footwear collections to cater to growing eco-conscious consumers. - **Textile Industry:** Companies in the textile industry can explore using undyed scraps and raw canvas as alternatives to processed fabrics to create sustainable and eco-focused products. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can work towards developing innovative and sustainable manufacturing processes to create eco-friendly and stylish footwear for conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Reinterpreted Sustainable Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refound-collection.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Minimalist Sporty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-clean-slate.md)